Fast Food Workers Organize Nat'l Walkout Over Low Wages

Fast Food Workers Organize Nat'l Walkout Over Low Wages

Fast Food Workers Organize Nat'l Walkout Over Low Wages

Scott Olson

Trish Kahle leads demonstrators in a chant as they protest for a pay increase for fast-food and retail workers outside a Sears store in the Loop on December 5, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. Organizers have called for a one-day labor walkout at fast-food restaurants and retail stores and demonstrations in 100 cities.

Trish Kahle leads demonstrators in a chant as they protest for a pay increase for fast-food and retail workers outside a Sears store in the Loop on December 5, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. Organizers have called for a one-day labor walkout at fast-food restaurants and retail stores and demonstrations in 100 cities.

Fast Food Workers Organize Nat'l Walkout Over Low Wages

Andrew Burton

Protesters rally outside of a Wendy's in support of raising fast food wages from $7.25 per hour to $15.00 per hour on December 5, 2013 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. A growing number of fast food workers in the United States have been staging protests outside restaurants, calling for a raise in wages, claiming it is impossible to live resonably while earning minimum wage.

Protesters rally outside of a Wendy's in support of raising fast food wages from $7.25 per hour to $15.00 per hour on December 5, 2013 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. A growing number of fast food workers in the United States have been staging protests outside restaurants, calling for a raise in wages, claiming it is impossible to live resonably while earning minimum wage.

Fast Food Workers Organize Nat'l Walkout Over Low Wages

Scott Olson

Demonstrators demanding an increase in pay for fast-food and retail workers protest in the Loop on December 5, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. Organizers have called for a one-day labor walkout at fast-food restaurants and retail stores and demonstrations in 100 cities.

Demonstrators demanding an increase in pay for fast-food and retail workers protest in the Loop on December 5, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. Organizers have called for a one-day labor walkout at fast-food restaurants and retail stores and demonstrations in 100 cities.

Fast Food Workers Organize Nat'l Walkout Over Low Wages

Win McNamee

A bus driver shouts at low wage workers and supporters of an increase in the minimum wage as they block Independence Avenue during a protest outside the Air and Space Museum December 5, 2013 in Washington, DC. Supporters of creating a 'living wage' were joined by employees of the McDonald's restaurant inside the museum and members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, in calling for higher wages for those employed at wages of $8.25 an hour.

A bus driver shouts at low wage workers and supporters of an increase in the minimum wage as they block Independence Avenue during a protest outside the Air and Space Museum December 5, 2013 in Washington, DC. Supporters of creating a 'living wage' were joined by employees of the McDonald's restaurant inside the museum and members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, in calling for higher wages for those employed at wages of $8.25 an hour.

Fast Food Workers Organize Nat'l Walkout Over Low Wages

John Moore

Protesters demonstrate at a McDonald's in Midtown Manhattan on December 5, 2013 in New York, United States. Protesters staged events in cities nationwide, demanding a pay raise to $15 per hour for fast food workers and the right for them to unionize.

Protesters demonstrate at a McDonald's in Midtown Manhattan on December 5, 2013 in New York, United States. Protesters staged events in cities nationwide, demanding a pay raise to $15 per hour for fast food workers and the right for them to unionize.

Fast Food Workers Organize Nat'l Walkout Over Low Wages

Andrew Burton

A woman attends a rally calling on greater social equality, organized by non-unionized fast food workers demanding for a wage raise from $7.25 per hour to $15.00 per hour and to be unionized on December 5, 2013 in New York, United States. The day held various protests in front of fast food outlets around the country and culminated in a larger rally attended by various social groups, unions and organizations in downtown Manhattan.

A woman attends a rally calling on greater social equality, organized by non-unionized fast food workers demanding for a wage raise from $7.25 per hour to $15.00 per hour and to be unionized on December 5, 2013 in New York, United States. The day held various protests in front of fast food outlets around the country and culminated in a larger rally attended by various social groups, unions and organizations in downtown Manhattan.

Fast Food Workers Organize Nat'l Walkout Over Low Wages

Andrew Burton

Various unions, social causes and organizations attend a rally calling on greater social equality, organized by non-unionized fast food workers demanding for a wage raise from $7.25 per hour to $15.00 per hour and to be unionized on December 5, 2013 in New York, United States. The day held various protests in front of fast food outlets around the country and culminated in a larger rally attended by various groups in downtown Manhattan.

Various unions, social causes and organizations attend a rally calling on greater social equality, organized by non-unionized fast food workers demanding for a wage raise from $7.25 per hour to $15.00 per hour and to be unionized on December 5, 2013 in New York, United States. The day held various protests in front of fast food outlets around the country and culminated in a larger rally attended by various groups in downtown Manhattan.

Fast Food Workers Organize Nat'l Walkout Over Low Wages

Andrew Burton

Various unions, social causes and organizations attend a rally calling on greater social equality, organized by non-unionized fast food workers demanding for a wage raise from $7.25 per hour to $15.00 per hour and to be unionized on December 5, 2013 in New York, United States. The day held various protests in front of fast food outlets around the country and culminated in a larger rally attended by various groups in downtown Manhattan.

Various unions, social causes and organizations attend a rally calling on greater social equality, organized by non-unionized fast food workers demanding for a wage raise from $7.25 per hour to $15.00 per hour and to be unionized on December 5, 2013 in New York, United States. The day held various protests in front of fast food outlets around the country and culminated in a larger rally attended by various groups in downtown Manhattan.

Fast Food Workers Organize Nat'l Walkout Over Low Wages

Andrew Burton

A woman attends a rally calling on greater social equality, organized by non-unionized fast food workers demanding for a wage raise from $7.25 per hour to $15.00 per hour and to be unionized on December 5, 2013 in New York, United States. The day held various protests in front of fast food outlets around the country and culminated in a larger rally attended by various social groups, unions and organizations in downtown Manhattan.

A woman attends a rally calling on greater social equality, organized by non-unionized fast food workers demanding for a wage raise from $7.25 per hour to $15.00 per hour and to be unionized on December 5, 2013 in New York, United States. The day held various protests in front of fast food outlets around the country and culminated in a larger rally attended by various social groups, unions and organizations in downtown Manhattan.

Fast Food Workers Organize Nat'l Walkout Over Low Wages

Andrew Burton

Various unions, social causes and organizations attend a rally calling on greater social equality, organized by non-unionized fast food workers demanding for a wage raise from $7.25 per hour to $15.00 per hour and to be unionized on December 5, 2013 in New York, United States. The day held various protests in front of fast food outlets around the country and culminated in a larger rally attended by various groups in downtown Manhattan.

Various unions, social causes and organizations attend a rally calling on greater social equality, organized by non-unionized fast food workers demanding for a wage raise from $7.25 per hour to $15.00 per hour and to be unionized on December 5, 2013 in New York, United States. The day held various protests in front of fast food outlets around the country and culminated in a larger rally attended by various groups in downtown Manhattan.

Fast Food Workers Organize Nat'l Walkout Over Low Wages

Andrew Burton

Various unions, social causes and organizations attend a rally calling on greater social equality, organized by non-unionized fast food workers demanding for a wage raise from $7.25 per hour to $15.00 per hour and to be unionized on December 5, 2013 in New York, United States. The day held various protests in front of fast food outlets around the country and culminated in a larger rally attended by various groups in downtown Manhattan.

Various unions, social causes and organizations attend a rally calling on greater social equality, organized by non-unionized fast food workers demanding for a wage raise from $7.25 per hour to $15.00 per hour and to be unionized on December 5, 2013 in New York, United States. The day held various protests in front of fast food outlets around the country and culminated in a larger rally attended by various groups in downtown Manhattan.

Fast Food Workers Organize Nat'l Walkout Over Low Wages

Andrew Burton

A woman attends a rally calling on greater social equality, organized by non-unionized fast food workers demanding for a wage raise from $7.25 per hour to $15.00 per hour and to be unionized on December 5, 2013 in New York, United States. The day held various protests in front of fast food outlets around the country and culminated in a larger rally attended by various social groups, unions and organizations in downtown Manhattan.

A woman attends a rally calling on greater social equality, organized by non-unionized fast food workers demanding for a wage raise from $7.25 per hour to $15.00 per hour and to be unionized on December 5, 2013 in New York, United States. The day held various protests in front of fast food outlets around the country and culminated in a larger rally attended by various social groups, unions and organizations in downtown Manhattan.

Fast Food Workers Organize Nat'l Walkout Over Low Wages

Andrew Burton

A woman attends a rally calling on greater social equality, organized by non-unionized fast food workers demanding for a wage raise from $7.25 per hour to $15.00 per hour and to be unionized on December 5, 2013 in New York, United States. The day held various protests in front of fast food outlets around the country and culminated in a larger rally attended by various social groups, unions and organizations in downtown Manhattan.

A woman attends a rally calling on greater social equality, organized by non-unionized fast food workers demanding for a wage raise from $7.25 per hour to $15.00 per hour and to be unionized on December 5, 2013 in New York, United States. The day held various protests in front of fast food outlets around the country and culminated in a larger rally attended by various social groups, unions and organizations in downtown Manhattan.

Fast Food Workers Organize Nat'l Walkout Over Low Wages

Andrew Burton

Various unions, social causes and organizations attend a rally calling on greater social equality, organized by non-unionized fast food workers demanding for a wage raise from $7.25 per hour to $15.00 per hour and to be unionized on December 5, 2013 in New York, United States. The day held various protests in front of fast food outlets around the country and culminated in a larger rally attended by various groups in downtown Manhattan.

Various unions, social causes and organizations attend a rally calling on greater social equality, organized by non-unionized fast food workers demanding for a wage raise from $7.25 per hour to $15.00 per hour and to be unionized on December 5, 2013 in New York, United States. The day held various protests in front of fast food outlets around the country and culminated in a larger rally attended by various groups in downtown Manhattan.

Fast Food Workers Organize Nat'l Walkout Over Low Wages

Andrew Burton

A woman attends a rally calling on greater social equality, organized by non-unionized fast food workers demanding for a wage raise from $7.25 per hour to $15.00 per hour and to be unionized on December 5, 2013 in New York, United States. The day held various protests in front of fast food outlets around the country and culminated in a larger rally attended by various social groups, unions and organizations in downtown Manhattan.

A woman attends a rally calling on greater social equality, organized by non-unionized fast food workers demanding for a wage raise from $7.25 per hour to $15.00 per hour and to be unionized on December 5, 2013 in New York, United States. The day held various protests in front of fast food outlets around the country and culminated in a larger rally attended by various social groups, unions and organizations in downtown Manhattan.

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Trish Kahle leads demonstrators in a chant as they protest for a pay... News PhotoBusiness,Chain,Chanting,Chicago - Illinois,City,Fast Food,Finance,Franchising,Growth,Horizontal,Human Interest,Illinois,Labor Union,Occupation,Organization,Paying,Protest,Protestor,Retail,Store,USAPhotographer Scott OlsonCollection: Getty Images News 2013 Getty ImagesCHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 05: Trish Kahle leads demonstrators in a chant as they protest for a pay increase for fast-food and retail workers outside a Sears store in the Loop on December 5, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. Organizers have called for a one-day labor walkout at fast-food restaurants and retail stores and demonstrations in 100 cities. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)